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Tipjuta Thawonrat

Tipjuta Thawonrat

Strategic Franchise Leadership
Bangkok,10

Summary

Accomplished pharmaceutical executive with over 20 years’ expertise in oncology, strategic franchise leadership, and market expansion across Asia. Proven track record of delivering pioneering commercial strategies, securing significant therapy access, and leading award-winning projects for global organizations. Recognized for building high-performing teams, forging cross-sector partnerships, and driving robust market growth—from launching innovative cancer treatment platforms to shaping patient-centric care initiatives.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Franchise Lead, Lung Cancer

AstraZeneca
01.2024 - Current

• Achieved #1 position in TKI space with 49% growth; elevated Tagrisso to top oncology product with 20% Y/Y growth.

• Led access expansion and access strategy for Tagrisso to turn around business, improve profitability, public access expansion

• Led team to list Imfinzi lung OCPA and pioneer to led early-stage lung cancer treatment expansion and reimbursement via multidisciplinary collaboration, strong OCPA committees’ engagement, thoracic surgeon, radio oncology advocacy endorsement

• Built lung cancer franchise strategy and new launch readiness

• Alliance management: Built long term strategy with Daichi for lung cancer portfolio

• Transform sales team and built competitive mindset to be a high-performing teams and readiness for new launch and talent development.

• Transform lung cancer care through advancing lung cancer screening in Thailand through innovative CXR/AI and partnerships with AI providers, medical associations, PAG to establish national policy, collaborated with AI providers, medical associations, patient advocacy groups (PAG), and public hospitals to implement CXR/AI screening, which lead to sustainability and long-term establishment of LC screening in Thailand’s healthcare system.

• Led breast cancer portfolio for Asia Area as a regional talent project, supporting regional launch readiness, strategy implementation

• Cross functional internally and alliance for strategic alignment and ensure excellence execution

• Monitor sales, P&L, Supply chain management

Senior Product Manager

AstraZeneca
07.2021 - 12.2023
  • Orchestrated “Lung Ambition” project, improving screening and policy endorsement.
  • Drove Tagrisso to #1 international growth ranking.
  • Advanced omnichannel strategy to boost early diagnosis and EGFR testing awareness.
  • Supported innovative financial programs and patient funnel alignment across Asia.

Product Manager, Women’s Cancer Franchise

AstraZeneca
02.2018 - 06.2021
  • Led “Wcare” digital marketing initiative, capturing LO2 market leadership.
  • Listed ZOLADEX for prostate cancer (NLEM).
  • Launched AZ CONNECT through Veeva Engage across sales teams.

Business Manager

AstraZeneca
05.2017 - 02.2018
  • Revitalized breast and prostate cancer franchises, achieving 14% growth on key platforms and 90% total portfolio achievement.

Sales Manager

Baxter
05.2016 - 05.2017
  • Developed competitive selling models and strategic initiatives, driving oncology sales growth.

Sales Manager

Sanofi-aventis
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Managed oncology portfolios; led sales teams to top regional performance.

Product Specialist

Sanofi-aventis
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Regional sales champion for breast, colon, and prostate cancer products.

Territory Sales Representative

Pfizer
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets, launched new market entries, and received annual service awards.

Pharmacist

Pharmachoice Drugstore
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Dispensed and provided pharmaceutical consultation, managed inventory, and trained assistants.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Huachiew Chalermprakiet University

Skills

Strategic Market Expansion

Awards

CP Award, AstraZeneca (2024): Spearheaded reimbursement initiative for Imfinzi PACIFIC, expanding access for early-stage lung cancer patients., CP Award, AstraZeneca (2024): Delivered patient-centric solution with “Thailand’s Bold Journey to Eliminate Lung Cancer,” advancing innovative science and care., International Tagrisso Brand Forum (2024): Led Thailand’s winning “POWER OF ONELUNG” project., Asia Area Award, AstraZeneca (2020): Honored for exceptional business results and entrepreneurial innovation across markets., Sales Champion Awards, Sanofi-aventis (2011-2015): Consistently top performance in oncology sales leadership., Outstanding Contribution Award, Baxter (2016): For strategic business innovation and market expansion.

Timeline

Franchise Lead, Lung Cancer

AstraZeneca
01.2024 - Current

Senior Product Manager

AstraZeneca
07.2021 - 12.2023

Product Manager, Women’s Cancer Franchise

AstraZeneca
02.2018 - 06.2021

Business Manager

AstraZeneca
05.2017 - 02.2018

Sales Manager

Baxter
05.2016 - 05.2017

Sales Manager

Sanofi-aventis
01.2014 - 01.2016

Product Specialist

Sanofi-aventis
01.2011 - 01.2014

Territory Sales Representative

Pfizer
01.2005 - 01.2011

Pharmacist

Pharmachoice Drugstore
01.2004 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
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